Just Wanna Be With You – Rokita Gets Real About Love and Loss

Chris Rokita isn’t here to sugarcoat it. His latest single, Just Wanna Be With You, it’s a raw, heartfelt tribute to the woman who shaped his life: his late mother, Marian. Forget the fluff and sappy Hallmark card vibes. This is pure, unfiltered emotion wrapped in a killer soundscape of guitar leads and world-class drumming.

Let’s talk about Marian for a second. She had the looks and talent to dominate Hollywood, but instead, she chose family. No regrets, no “what-ifs”. Just love and dedication. And while she never hit the big screen, Rokita decided to give her a spotlight the best way he knows how: through music. Enter Just Wanna Be With You, a track that balances grief and celebration with a sound that feels like it’s reaching for the heavens.

A Bold Collaboration with Kenny Aronoff

Now, about that sound – there’s no trace of your average indie tribute track. Rokita called in the heavy artillery: Kenny Aronoff. Yes, that Kenny Aronoff, the drumming legend who probably has drumsticks older than your Spotify playlist. Aronoff’s drumming drives the track with a primal intensity, each strike reverberating with purpose and weight. You can almost picture him in the studio. Focused, sweat dripping, every beat a deliberate, unflinching statement. It’s the kind of performance that demands attention, pulling you deeper into the raw energy of the song without ever letting up.

She loved and cared dearly for all of us
and never regretted the path she took in life” – Chris Rokita

Rokita’s no newbie to the game. Hailing from Frankenmuth, Michigan (home of Christmas and now, heartfelt rock anthems), he’s worn more hats than your local milliner. Songwriter? Check. Producer? Check. Sound designer? Absolutely. Over the years, he’s learned to work with some serious musical talent, like Robert Lee Balderrama from Question Mark and the Mysterians. But this track? This one’s personal.

Rokita “Just Wanna Be With You” — Honest and Unforgettable

His musical influences run deep—think classic rock’s emotional grit meets heavy metal’s in-your-face energy. Rokita grew up on a steady diet of Iron Maiden, Dio, and Poison, which explains the unapologetic power of his guitar work. Add a dash of his globe-trotting experiences, and you get a sound that’s as expansive as it is intimate.

Just Wanna Be With You cuts straight to the bone, stripping everything down to raw, unpolished emotion. The kind that doesn’t ask for permission or forgiveness. It’s honest, unapologetic, and leaves no room for pretense. The lyrics don’t wallow in sadness. They stand in quiet defiance, a celebration of a life well-lived and well-loved. And while Marian might have skipped Hollywood, Rokita ensures her story hits centre stage with all the flair and authenticity it deserves.

So, what’s the takeaway? This is a track to crank up, let the drums punch you in the chest, and feel every note. Rokita lays it all out, no pretense, no filter. Just the pure, unvarnished truth. And if that doesn’t get you to hit repeat, you might want to check your pulse.